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Our well-balanced dual-face hammer has become a standard tool for fretwork.

The aluminum head is threaded for two replaceable striking surfaces: a low-dent plastic flat face with smooth edges, and a brass convex face that's radiused for installing frets. Sturdy hardwood handle.

Works on stainless frets, too!All of our tools are suitable for use on stainless-steel fretwire, with the exception of our Fret Tang Nippers and Fret Cutters. Modern stainless-steel fretwire is known to be harder than the traditional nickel-silver blends, but our own shop experience indicates the wire does not cause premature wear of files or sandpapers.

Not just a fretting hammer

Its perfect for fretting with the brass end but I use the plastic end all the time for tapping things loose on delicate parts. Its not a framing hammer so don't expect that. Its small, but works great. And you can replace the faces since they screw out. One tip: pull the faces off as soon as you get it and wrap them a time or two with teflon tape then screw them back in. This will keep the faces from rattling loose during use.

A comfortable fret hammer

After having this hammer for several years I received a gift of a fret hammer from another supplier. I tried the new hammer once and came back to this one. It is just the right size for me and I love that StewMac offers replacement faces. The head has gotten loose and needed attention a couple of times but it is still hands down my favorite fret hammer.